Theological Education

  • The First Year Experience: An Extended Introduction

    The First Year Experience: An Extended Introduction

    By Amy E. Steele, MDiv, PhD Assistant Dean for Student Life The First Year experience at Vanderbilt Divinity School is an extension of the New Student Orientation. It is comprised of six sessions that focus on spiritual formation, stewardship, and vocation—or in other words, matters of spiritual grounding,… Read More

    Sep. 14, 2016

  • Welcome from Luther Young, MDiv’2

    Welcome from Luther Young, MDiv’2

    Each year, VDS invites returning students to offer words of advice to the incoming class. We hope these stories and lived wisdom will help you navigate your own path at Vanderbilt! You have made the decision to embark upon an exciting and challenging journey through theological discourse and spiritual… Read More

    Aug. 31, 2016

  • Welcome from Lee Catoe, MDiv’2

    Welcome from Lee Catoe, MDiv’2

    Each year, VDS invites returning students to offer words of advice to the incoming class. We hope these stories and lived wisdom will help you navigate your own path at Vanderbilt! To my siblings, It is with great joy that I welcome you all to this prophetic community that is… Read More

    Aug. 24, 2016

  • Giving Tuesday – Amanda Hartman Westmoreland

    Giving Tuesday – Amanda Hartman Westmoreland

    Our monthly Alumni/ae Tuesday Guest Post has expanded! We’re proud to present #VDSGiving. We have invited VDS and GDR alumni/ae to write about what their Divinity School education meant to them, and to also write about the impact of the scholarship assistance they received. Our goal is to demonstrate how scholarship support… Read More

    Jan. 19, 2016

  • 100+ Days Of Thanksgiving

    100+ Days Of Thanksgiving

    My first Thanksgiving in the United States of America coincided with my first 100 days at a time in this country. Perfected timing. I too joined the chorus of Americans in celebration of this day. What am I thankful for this year? November 26, 2015, as I sit around… Read More

    Dec. 9, 2015